Grünwald Castle

Grünwald Castle was a strategic stronghold that played a key role in controlling the Isar Valley. It was first mentioned in historical records in 1293, but it’s likely that a fortress existed on this site even earlier, perhaps even a Roman watchtower!

The Counts of Andechs were known to be early holders of this place of the strategic importance.

Even a high up person such as Albert IV, celebrated there.

The castle was set there due to strategic reasons during that time in history.

Since the 13th century it has changed and grown over the years.

In 1872 the castle was sold into private hands. A project for a luxury condominium was prevented by a citizens’ initiative which finally led to the purchase of the castle by the Free State of Bavaria in 1976. Since 1979 the Castle houses the Museum Grünwald, a branch of the Bavarian State Archaeological Collection. The castle can be visited, the main tower offers a worthwhile view.